Indiana University School of Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How on earth did you find your way to medicine?

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What do you see yourself doing with an MD in the future, because based on your activities you could really do anything?

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Why were your freshman year grades low?

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What was the most interesting question?

Nothing that was exceptionally interesting, I was asked a lot of questions about the various activities I have done, many of which are pretty unique.

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What was the most difficult question?

Why my freshman year science grades were low. The interviewers *seemed* satisfied with my explanation, but it's hard to say...

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school

📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

IND

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Indiana University Hotel and Conference Center

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read through SDN feedback, though I was not asked any questions about ethics. I suspect this is because they were more interested in using the time to talk about my life experiences.

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What impressed you positively?

The facilities and the enthusiasm everyone has about the Kenya program.

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What impressed you negatively?

Based on the other interviewees I met and my interviewer's reaction to my file, I am guessing I am pretty non-traditional for Indiana. Most people who attend IU have lived in-state their whole lives. I fear the class would not be very diverse not just in terms of race, but also in terms of world view, life experiences, etc.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That although they offer an MD/MPH, most people do not complete the MPH while they are in med school (according to my interviewer). They are likely to wait until they begin residency.

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What are your general comments?

Overall, I left with a good feeling. I would be happy to go to IUSM if I should be accepted. I have no doubt the education and training will be excellent. My only reservation would be the diversity of my classmates.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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